Previously on the show, model and anchor Rochelle Maria Rao got eliminated after dealing with snakes, rats, baby crocodiles in a deep water tank, tunnel filled with cockroaches, heights and more. Rohit Shetty the host of the show wanted to cheer up the contestants after the elimination.

The Chennai Express director came up with an idea to get the contestants into an active mindset. He decided to give them a few shocks that would set them back in the right mood. Literally.